Membership Information

Employees from the cities of Goodyear and Avondale initially established the Agua Fria Toastmasters Club. We are now open to the public in the Southwest Valley. People from all walks of life around the world have joined local Toastmasters clubs in order to:

· Learn to communicate more effectively · Become a better listener. · Improve presentation skills · Increase leadership potential · Increase self confidence.

“Toastmasters International is the Leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. Through its member Clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking - vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and , and contribute to the betterment of mankind."

The club will hold weekly weekly meetings every Thursday from 11:30 to 12:30 at City Hall Room 230. New members must pay a $20.00 one-time fee which covers the cost of educational materials, and Charter Member certificate. There is also a $27.00 semi-annual charge that covers dues for six months in advance, commences the month in which the charter is issued. This fee also covers the subscription to the monthly Toastmasters magazine.

Applications are available for persons living in, working in, or employed by Southwest Valley cities. Send an email to Mark Pelletier.

Anyone interested is encouraged to attend meetings as a guest - to see how it works, and decide whether Toastmasters is right for you. Just come to any meeting.